TED TAKE TWO #TEDTAKE2: When Traditional TED Doesn’t Work The Traditional TED has rice, which some babies can’t handle and some babies can’t handle the squash or the sweet potatoes…SO: How to do an Alternative TED Infantreflux Facebook #TEDtake2 [don’t worry about this link! the other ones have the same info! ] Get the…
DetailsPPI Dosing Chart Now you have dose, find a good FORM/KIND More PPI Explanations: (1) and (2) How Ear Nose & Throat can be Affected by Reflux Sandifer’s Syndrome Treating GERD with PPIs How Stomach Acid Is Produced Acid is produced by cells in the stomach lining called parietal cells. Inside these cells, the actual…
DetailsWelcome!! I’m excited!! 🙂 Please contribute! Pay it forward! You know the expression, “hindsight is 20/20!” Hindsight: the knowledge and understanding that you have about an event only after it has happened. Hopefully you have some words of wisdom to share, now that it’s all (or mostly!) in hindsight! Suggestions of what/how to write your contribution:…
DetailsProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are the safest, most effective medications available for treating acid reflux-related disorders in children and infants. They include: omeprazole, found in Zegerid®, Prilosec®, and generic form lansoprazole, found in Prevacid® esomeprazole, found in Nexium® pantoprazole, found in Protonix® Each of the above listed PPIs are currently approved by the FDA for…
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Different Types of Allergies & Intolerances Non IgE Mediated Gastrointestinal Food Allergies — Link to full-text PDF article in the Journal of Clinical Immunology Food Allergies: IgE IgE (immunoglobulin E): Most of us recognize the following allergy symptoms: rash, hives, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. This type of allergy is caused by IgE (immunoglobulin…
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#182160108 / gettyimages.com One of the best ways to diagnose and treat your child’s condition is to see a Pediatric Gastrointestinal Specialist. The general pediatricians have to know about so many ailments that they cannot possibly know the in’s and out’s of everything. Sometimes the best place to start is with a specialist who knows specifically…
DetailsPlease research on the Forum & read: Colic Vs. Reflux Signs and Symptoms of GERD Screaming! Howling! Frequent Screaming Episodes with eyes shut and brows furrowed Sudden Screaming during Sleep and Wakes up Frequently, Crying Arching Back Turning Red/Deep Red/Purple while Arching Startles Easily; Very Irritable and easy to Agitate ( by knocks on doors, ringing, etc. ) No…
DetailsWhy A Specialist? A Specialist should know how to treat GERD, infant acid reflux. A pediatrician is a ‘generalist,’ and knows all about well-visits, vaccinations, and ‘regular’ baby ailments such as (but not limited to!) a clogged tear duct, an ear infection, a virus, etc. Q &A For the Specialist After researching, you will find…
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